Both the MasterCraft CSX220SS 2009 and the MasterCraft PS214 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - MasterCraft CSX220SS 2009 at 21,0 ft versus MasterCraft PS214 2009 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft CSX220SS 2009 tips the scales at 4 300 lbs - 1 200 lbs more than the MasterCraft PS214 2009 at 3 100 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft CSX220SS 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the MasterCraft PS214 2009 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft CSX220SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.